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Eerie, Indiana is an American television series that aired on ABC from 1991 to 1992 and then on syndication on FOX from 1997 to 1998. The series was created by José Rivera and Karl Schaefer, with Joe Dante serving as creative consultant.

The show revolves around Marshall Teller, a young boy whose family moves to the desolate town of Eerie, Indiana, population of 16,661. While moving into his new home, he meets Simon Holmes, one of the few normal people in Eerie. Together, they are faced with bizarre scenarios, which include discovering a sinister group of intelligent dogs that are planning on taking over the world, and meeting a tornado hunter who is reminiscent of Captain Ahab. They also confront numerous urban legends such as Bigfoot and a still-living Elvis Presley. Although the show was host to a plethora of jokes, it also featured a serious X-Files-like tone. After thirteen episodes, one of which did not air during the network run, the series was retooled with Jason Marsden's "Dash X" added to the cast, and Archie Hahn's Mr. Radford is revealed to be an imposter, with John Astin revealed to be the "actual" Mr. Radford. The final episode was a tongue-in-cheek, fourth wall breaking sequence of events depicting Dash X's attempts to take over as star of the show.

In 1998, a spin off series was produced, Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension. The series was filmed in Canada, and focused on another, younger boy while still following the concept of the original show. The spin off was short-lived, and only lasted one season. The first episode of the latter show, "Switching Channels", features a crossover between the two shows via a TV set.

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I remeber this show scaring the crap out of me in the early 90s. Anyone else watched it? It's out on DVD and you'll find most - if not all - of the episodes on a certain popular video-hosting site.

[Nad]

Thanks for getting this started, Dan

The picture and description do ring a bell, but I don't recall watching the show Maybe I should check if there are some clip on youtube.

[sum1]

Actually Sunnydale is the centre of weirdness for the entire planet.

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Originally Posted by sum1 (View Post) Actually Sunnydale is the centre of weirdness for the entire planet.

I suppose it took up the mantle.

Nad, you should take a look.

[EerieIndianaFan]

Have you guys seen the Eerie, Indiana

[Chris]

We don't allow advertising for sites, so your post has been edited for that reason.

You're more than welcome to discuss the show here.

[wickedrum]

I've never heard of it, but I'm open to knowing more

[My Kind Of Crazy]

oh i used to love this show. it had the kid from hocus pocus in it.
i wish this show was available on dvd. it was such a cool show

[EerieIndianaFan]

It's available on DVD on Region 2 if that helps. It's also apparently available on Amazon Video in the US

Originally Posted by wickedrum (View Post) I've never heard of it, but I'm open to knowing more

If you liked Twin Peaks, if you liked Carnivale or American Gothic, or if you liked the movie The 'Burbs (and seriously, why would you not like The 'Burbs?) you will like Eerie, Indiana.

The premise of Eerie, Indiana revolves around 13-year-old Marshall Teller and his nine-year-old best friend Simon Holmes. Prior to the start of the show, Marshall lived in New Jersey, “just across the river from New York City. It was crowded, polluted and full of crime… I loved it. But my parents wanted a better live for my sister and me, so we moved to a place so wholesome, so squeaky-clean, you could only find it on TV.”

Are you intrigued yet? You should be. Shortly arriving in Eerie, Marshall begins to notice that his new home town is… different.

[wickedrum]

it does sound intriguing.

Welcome to the board btw! Sorry, I had to merge your posts because we're not meant to double post

What other shows do you like? We have many threads!

[My Kind Of Crazy]

i dont have amazon video and i just checked amazon and the only dvd i see is listed for $65 which i am not about to pay.

[wickedrum]

Well yeah. I would watch it if I happened upon it but not otherwise

[Chris]

I vaguely remember seeing an episode of the show.

You might check your local library. Mine has a good selection of movies and series on DVD.

[My Kind Of Crazy]

oh i didnt even think about that. i cant remember the last time ive been there. i will try and check there next time im out.

[Chris]

Free is always good.